Contact: nadim.ahmad@oecd.org OECD WORKSHOP ON THE MEASUREMENT OF HIGH-GROWTH ENTERPRISES SYNTHESIS OF COUNTRY RETURNS Paris November 19, 2007 Contact: nadim.ahmad@oecd.org
8 countries Can, Dnk, Fin, Ita, Ltv, Spa, Swe and USA. Providing a variety of information
Thresholds Core rates provide for good relevant percentages 3-5% HG, 1-2% Gazelles (5 at beginning) or 0.5-1%( 5 at end). Higher thresholds = increase in non-disclosure
Turnover and Employment Higher figures for turnover, about twice but relatively good correlation in high-growth sectors
Size threshold
Recommendations Continue with current definitions – including gazelles 5 or less at end of reporting period Clarify position on denominator (population of survivors at end of reporting period). Complementary measure for gazelles, reflecting all enterprises 5 or less with 17+ employees.
Issues for discussion Happy with the recommendations? Should gazelles refer to 5 at the end or the beginning? Target measures - with or without mergers etc? Denominators – population of survivors? Or population at beginning of reporting period – (bearing in mind the complications that classification changes cause). Enterprise versus Establishment?